In a deep pot or a pressure cooker, add some mustard seeds and the green chillies to some heated oil. When the seeds start popping add a small piece of a cardamom stick (flavour!!), onions and the minced ginger and sauté

Next add the masalas and the tomatoes and give it a good mix and allow it to cook for a while. I have mentioned measurements for the masala powders, but you can always add more if you like

If you are not cooking in a pressure cooker, at this point you will just need to let this cook till it becomes into a thick sauce. If you are not getting a sauce of it, add some water. Using a can of tomatoes would not require extra water. Add some salt, and then add the boiled rice, gently mix it and serve

When I made this, I decided to use a pressure cooker. So when the tomato mixture began to boil, I added the two cups of washed rice. Added the cups of water. Check if you need to add some masala powders. If not, just add some salt, give it a good mix. Put the lid on and when a whistle goes off - turn off the stove

Once the pressure goes off, transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with some freshly chopped coriander leaves and SERVE!

Though this dish is wholesome, it is usually served with a side dish. You can serve it with some boiled eggs or a potato fry (recipe on the blog!)